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Seán Rocks grew up in Monaghan town. He has acted on stages around the world, including London’s Royal Court Theatre. His screen credits include The Bill, Glenroe and Fair City. In 2000, he began presenting programmes on RTÉ Lyric FM. He has produced several radio documentaries, including Soul of Ireland, an award winner at the New York Festival of Radio. In 2009, he started anchoring Arena, RTÉ Radio 1’s flagship arts programme, which airs weeknights, 7pm-8pm. See: www.rte.ie. I was in a production of The Sound of Music in primary school. I played Rolf, the Nazi sympathiser. In one scene,…

President Donald Trump has urged the US and other oil-producing nations to increase oil production in response to volatile crude prices following strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The call for increased production comes as the White House issued strong warnings to Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane for oil and gas, in retaliation for the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. “To the Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!” Mr. Trump posted on social media. He added: “EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF…

According to the Qatari foreign ministry, Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace as part of precautionary measures responding to developments in the Middle East. The ministry stated in a social media post that the measure aims to ensure the safety of “citizens, residents and visitors.” Earlier, the US embassy in Qatar emailed US citizens urging them to shelter in place until further notice. This triggered similar advisories to employees and students from various Doha-based institutions, even as Qatar affirmed the situation was stable. Subsequently, the British government issued a similar warning to UK citizens in the country. These recommendations follow…

Sally Murphy, a businesswoman from Letterkenny, has been named the new President of the Donegal Women in Business Network. The creative communications consultant and author succeeds Larissa Feeney, Founder and CEO of Kinore, in the role. As the founder of welltold, Sally Murphy specializes in story-driven consulting, empowering leaders to craft and deliver impactful communications that drive change. She is also a TEDx speaker and the author of ‘So What? Who Cares!’, published in 2024. Sally has been an active member of the Donegal Women in Business Network committee since 2020. She is now stepping into her presidential role with…

As I made my way down a dusty waymarked path, Scots pine filtering dappled sunlight onto the encroaching rhododendron, a scene more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than Ireland opened up before me. The quiet solitude of a little inlet on the north side of Kenmare Bay reminded me why I had undertaken this 50 kilometre hike along the Kerry Way. A little slice of heaven, that rekindled memories of my childhood holidays in this magical corner of the South West.The Kerry Way is one of Ireland’s longest and best established waymarked hiking trails, stretching over 200 kilometres around the Iveragh…

Reportedly, Sunday evening saw the signing of an agreement in the US: Johnson’s £190m offer for Textor’s 44.9% stake in Palace. This development could significantly improve Palace’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Europa League. News Source : Irish Examiner

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An outstanding fine against the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal has been paid off, German prosecutors said on Monday. It means he could be released from prison in a separate case in mid-September instead of January 2026. Prosecutors in Braunschweig confirmed that an unpaid fine of about 1,450 euros (£1,200) against the suspect — a German national identified by media as Christian Brueckner — has been paid, German news agency dpa reported, without giving further details. The payment moves forward his potential release date to September 17. Search teams close to Praia De Luz,…

Iran’s top security body will have the final say on any decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reported Sunday. This follows reports that parliament supported the action in response to purported US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. While Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait, it has never actually done so. Such a move would severely restrict global trade and significantly impact oil prices. What is the Strait of Hormuz? The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway located between Oman and Iran. It connects the Persian Gulf to the north with the Gulf of Oman…

The man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers before he was struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff had attended services there a couple of times in the last year, and his mother is a member, police said.The gunman, identified as Brian Anthony Browning, 31, did not have any previous contacts with local police or a criminal history, but may have been suffering a mental health crisis, the Wayne Police Department said in a news release.Churchgoers attending a Sunday morning service at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne spotted the gunman driving recklessly…